Reporting to the Lead - Operational Technologies, you will be responsible for managing, coordinating, and implementing technology projects for our Windfall project, currently in the pre-construction phase. The objective is to ensure the implementation of various mining and processing technologies before the operational phase. Will work a 5-2 schedule at the Montreal office, with occasional visits to the mine site. Three (3)-year fixed-term contract.
Duties and responsibilities
• Developing a project charter covering all aspects required for project planning and management, including scope definition, resource planning, schedule development, and execution.• Developing a supplier mapping related to mining and processing technologies, including automation, control room, proximity detection, integrated communications, systems, and other related areas.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, operations, and suppliers, to ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.• Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitoring progress and adjusting as needed.• Identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project life cycle.• Ensuring compliance with technical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.• Providing technical support and guidance during implementation phases.• Preparing and presenting progress reports to stakeholders and management.• Supporting post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.• Work with international experts to adopt best practices used across Gold Fields.• Collaborate with the global asset optimization team to support the adoption of continuous improvement best practices.• Work with equipment manufacturers and suppliers to integrate operational technologies at the mine site.• Participate with the commissioning team in defining the start-up approach required to achieve project objectives. Occasional travel to site will be required, depending on project implementation needs.
Basic skills:
• Functional leadership and influence:
• Rigour and critical thinking:
• Excellent collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Decision-making under uncertainty:
• Integrity and accountability:
• Strong communication skills with clear escalation and structured recommendation capabilities at executive level.
• Demonstrates ethics and integrity.
Technical skills:
• Experience in implementing operational mining technologies, with a strong understanding of the technologies and IT systems integration;
• Knowledge of installing and implementing telemetry and positioning systems;
• Strong knowledge of systems such as proximity systems, remote operation, and digital inspection;
• Project management skills (defining scopes, developing budgets and schedules);
• Demonstrated leadership to continuously motivate, guide, and align different teams.
Required qualifications:
• Hold a university degree in a relevant field (training in project management is a significant asset);
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, an asset;
• More than 5 years of experience in mining operations and project management. Experience in ore processing, an asset;
• Relevant experience in project management and in underground mining equipment technology;
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), an asset;
• Bilingualism (French and English), as the incumbent will work with French- and English-speaking contractors and suppliers.
Please note that the masculine form used in this document refers to both men and women. The masculine gender is used without discrimination and for the sole purpose of lightening the text.
